Volunteer Opportunities
Serve Idaho’s rural communities with the American Connection Corps AmeriCorps program
The Digital Economy Program (DEP) is excited to be selected as a 2024-25 host site for the American Connection Corps (ACC) AmeriCorps program. We’re seeking Idahoans committed to serving the communities they call home, who are passionate about bridging the digital divide to ensure that the opportunity that broadband internet access facilitates can be fully realized so no one is left behind, or offline in the growing digital economy. If you’re looking for a challenging and enriching career building experience and to establish a network of professionals and mentors, we invite you to explore the benefits and opportunities available through service as an ACC member.
Currently accepting applications for service to begin September. The DEP is currently recruiting for Idahoans to serve 1,700 hours between September 2024-July 2025. All AmeriCorps ACC Members serving 1,700 hours receive a $33,000 living stipend, a $7,395 education award and access to healthcare coverage, childcare benefits and student loan forbearance if applicable.
Complete the American Connection Corps interest form or contact dep@uidaho.edu for more information.
Applications accepted on a rolling basis. Opportunities for varying service term lengths may be available depending on the time of application. Please complete the interest form above to be contact about current or future opportunities with the American Connection Corps.
2024-25 DEP target recruitment service areas
DEP is seeking to place AmeriCorps members to work in rural Idaho counties and with underserved populations. Applications accepted and considered from across Idaho. Please note on your application if you live in or near one of the following priority service recruitment areas:
- American Falls serving Power County
- Boise serving underserved populations and public libraries
- Cascade serving Valley County & New Meadows
- Fort Hall serving the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes
- Lapwai serving the Nez Perce Tribe
- Montpelier serving Bear Lake County
- Mt. Home serving Elmore County
- Preston serving Franklin County
- Salmon serving Lemhi County
- Sandpoint serving Bonner County
- St. Anthony serving Fremont County
- St. Maries serving Benewah County
- Wallace serving Shoshone County